Infiniti QX80

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Infiniti QX80 appears in this database in 5 model years, from 2016 to 2020, offered with gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 15 to 16 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $5,000 to $5,300 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

YearCombinedAnnual fuelVersions
201616-16 MPG$5,000-$5,0002
201715-16 MPG$5,000-$5,3002
201815-16 MPG$5,000-$5,3002
201915-16 MPG$5,000-$5,3002
202015-16 MPG$5,000-$5,3002

How it compares

Against the average standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset (about 19 MPG), the QX80 sits roughly 4 MPG below that mark on average, making it a thirstier-than-average choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a QX80 for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $25,000 to $26,500, averaging about $25,750 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2020 the QX80's average combined economy slipped from about 16 to 16 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2016 QX80 has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 16 MPG, while the 2017 is the lowest at about 16 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 QX80 at a glance

VersionEngineFuelCombined
QX80 2WD5.6L 8-cylGasoline16 MPG
QX80 4WD5.6L 8-cylGasoline15 MPG

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